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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > activism and social transformation > social movements > countermovements
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > political geography > social movements > countermovements
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countermovements  

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  • As social movements gain strength, they almost inevitably spark opposition, which can become organized as countermovements. These oppositional groups typically become active when a social movement's success challenges the status quo, threatening the interests of a cohesive group with its strong potential for attracting political allies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Countermovements]

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